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New Tea Drinks: 157,000 Stores Disappear in a Year—Was the Category Wrong?
The development history of China's freshly made tea drinks is a textbook case of consumption upgrading. From the initial pearl milk tea introduced from Taiwan in the 1980s to the rise of cheese cap tea and fresh fruit tea, the industry has undergone multiple iterations. However, as of 2025, the industry has seen a massive shakeout, with 157,000 stores closing in a year, prompting reflection on whether the category choices were correct.
王冲和A County Supermarket in Hebei Praised by Pangdonglai: No Store Closed in 40 Years, Annual Revenue Exceeds 23.9 Billion Yuan
In 2024, the supermarket and department store industry faced severe challenges, with most listed companies reporting declines. However, Xinyu Lou, a county supermarket from Huanghua, Hebei, achieved revenue of 23.9 billion yuan, maintaining growth for four consecutive years. Its success lies in a commitment to integrity, a robust supply chain, deep penetration of lower-tier markets, and a unique organizational culture.
王冲和Reforming Yonghui: Will Ye Guofu Replicate Pangdonglai Across China?
In 2024, Ye Guofu was named one of Forbes China's Best CEOs, alongside Lei Jun. Under his leadership, Miniso went public in the US in 2020 and Hong Kong in 2022, with 2024 revenue reaching 17 billion yuan. In September 2024, Miniso acquired a 29.4% stake in Yonghui Superstores for 6.27 billion yuan, making Ye the reform leader. He plans to replicate Pangdonglai's model, aiming to renovate 200 stores in 2025 and incubate 100 super single products worth 100 million yuan each within three years.
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